Photographer Mark Laita has released a stunning series of images capturing the beautiful, serpentine moments of some of the world’s most venomous snakes, ranging from the Green Coral Snake to the Rhinoceros Viper.
Let’s admire these snakes below:
The Rainbow Boa from Brazil is of medium size. While they can become pets, these boas can bite you at any moment if not handled carefully.
The Malaysian Blue Coral Snake (Calliophis bivirgatus or Maticora bivirgata) is a member of the highly venomous Elapid family, first discovered in 1827.
A Red Bamboo Snake in Thailand (Elaphe porphyracea coxi) belongs to the Ratsnake genus and is commonly found in Southeast Asia.
The Rhinoceros Viper (Bitis nasicornis) is a venomous snake found in the forests of West and Central Africa. This species is relatively large with vibrant colors and a distinctive horn on its nose.
The Beautiful Piviper (Trimeresurus) is part of the Pitviper family and is commonly found in southern Thailand.
The Philippine Pitviper is also a member of the Pitviper family, typically found in the Philippines.
The Vogel’s Pitviper (Viridovipera vogeli) is a venomous snake.
The King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is one of the longest venomous snakes, residing in forests from India through Southeast Asia to Indonesia and the Philippines. It is a highly venomous snake and serves as a cultural symbol in many regions.
The Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis) originates from Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia, and is a second species of terrestrial venomous snake.
The Sulawesi Mangrove Snake belongs to the Boiga genus, known for its moderate venom and beautiful coloration, commonly found in Asia, India, and Australia.
